Travelling from Dubai to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD): what you need to know
Dubai has a couple of airports where you can kick off your travels. Explore your options for booking a flight from Dubai to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) leaving from Dubai Airport (DXB) or Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC).
Expect to be in the air for 2 hours 57 minutes. On average, that's the time it takes for a direct flight from Dubai to Heydar Aliyev International Airport.
Heydar Aliyev International Airport is located in Baku. The city's timezone is UTC+4 — the same as Dubai.
The busiest route is from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD), with 47 direct services every week. If you'd like to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from DXB to GYD is the 02:25 Azerbaijan Airlines service. If you prefer travelling later, the last departure is at 19:25 with flydubai.
Your flight from Dubai to GYD won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
You'll want to head there even earlier during popular months like July. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight. After checking in, you can use any extra time to relax or find something to eat.
Airports in Dubai
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Dubai Airport (DXB) will have you travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Dubai to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) operate out of this terminal.
When taking off from DXB, you can take a direct flight from Dubai to Heydar Aliyev International Airport with flydubai.
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your journey — and possibly even explore another city. When searching for flights from Dubai to GYD leaving from Dubai Airport (DXB), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Here are some popular options to consider:
King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
Muscat International Airport (MCT)
Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA)
DXB is around 14 kilometres from the centre of Dubai. To help work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This useful traveller tool will show you the best route and available public transport options.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to Dubai Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Dubai to Heydar Aliyev International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
Looking for other options for a direct flight from Dubai to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)? Browse the fares flying out of Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC).
Give yourself some time to recharge during your flight from Dubai to Heydar Aliyev International Airport with a stopover. Moscow Domodedovo Airport (DME) is one of the main options between Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport and GYD.
On public transport, you can travel from central Dubai to DWC in about 2 hours and 5 minutes. The terminal is roughly 56 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 45 minutes.
You're off on holiday, so why not enjoy another night away? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport the day before your flight from Dubai to GYD:
About Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
Consider booking a hotel near GYD if you're catching a late flight from Dubai to Heydar Aliyev International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) to central Baku
From Heydar Aliyev International Airport, Baku is approximately 21 kilometres away. It takes around 24 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It typically takes 1 hour and 31 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
For a one-way ticket from Dubai to Heydar Aliyev International Airport, Rs28,124 is the best price we've seen. You can also book a return flight starting from Rs55,294. These are the lowest fares right now but are subject to change depending on availability.
Score cheap tickets from Dubai to GYD by booking 9 months ahead. Based on flight price data, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Dubai to Heydar Aliyev International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
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The best time to fly from Dubai to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Dubai to Heydar Aliyev International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Baku. If you like a more relaxed atmosphere, go in April.
Think about the kind of weather that'll suit your plans for Baku. The warmest month is August. Lock in your flights from Dubai to GYD during then and you can expect temperatures of between 22ºC and 32ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, lock in a cheap flight from Dubai to Heydar Aliyev International Airport in February when temperatures average between 2ºC and 10ºC.
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